Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten
Brand: Dries Van Noten
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Soie Malaquais balances luminous rose and tart blackcurrant with the soft, nutty richness of chestnut and cocoa. Its sandalwood and vanilla base gives the composition a smooth, enveloping texture that feels refined yet distinctly comforting.
Is Soie Malaquais worth it?
How it smells: Opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, rose and chestnut at the heart, then dries down to cocoa and sandalwood.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 63, versatility 93, layerability 63 and value 48, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and evenings. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Unisex
Key accords: Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Rose, Chestnut, Cocoa, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Blackcurrant
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Rose
- Chestnut
Base Notes
- Cocoa
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten belongs to the floral fragrance family. A plush, elegant rose is wrapped in creamy chestnut and cocoa, creating a velvety floral gourmand with a warm sandalwood finish. Soie Malaquais opens with Blackcurrant and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose and Chestnut. It dries down to Cocoa, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
How to wear Soie Malaquais
On skin, Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 1 spray Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Soie Malaquais opens with Blackcurrant and Bergamot.
The heart brings Rose and Chestnut.
It dries down to Cocoa, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
What to layer with Soie Malaquais
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays CK One
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Book by Commodity
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Book on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays Book
Godolphin by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and vanilla.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Godolphin on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays Godolphin
Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Layton Exclusif on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays Layton Exclusif
Pairings to approach with care
Vanilla 02 by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Vanilla 02 brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vanilla 02 on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays Vanilla 02
Fougere Pink Pepper by Dossier
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Fougere Pink Pepper brings a fougère contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fougere Pink Pepper on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays Fougere Pink Pepper
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot, rose, and sandalwood.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
- Book by CommodityBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Soie Malaquais?
Soie Malaquais opens with Blackcurrant and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose and Chestnut. It dries down to Cocoa, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
How long does Soie Malaquais last, and how strong is it?
Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Soie Malaquais?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Soie Malaquais?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and sandalwood. Apply Soie Malaquais first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 1 spray Soie Malaquais : 2 sprays CK One.
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